Lowland Hum perform in the Radio Heartland studio September 20, 2017 Lowland Hum -- a folk duo from Charlottesville, Va., comprising Lauren and Daniel Goans -- released their latest album, 'Thin,' in on Feb. 10, 2017. In the run-up to a show at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Lowland Hum stopped in our studio to share a few tunes and to talk about life on the road. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'What is Punk?' and 'What is Hip-Hop?' September 20, 2017 After the success of their 2015 picture book 'What is Punk?', writer Eric Morse and illustrator Anny Yi are back with 'What is Hip-Hop?' Read More ›
Music News: Pop-up nightclub to host big acts at Mystic Lake during Super Bowl 52 September 19, 2017 Today's top music news stories include a planned pop-up nightclub at Mystic Lake, a St. Paul reunion for Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley, and more details on David Bowie's involvement with 'Twin Peaks.' Read More ›
Event: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound September 19, 2017 On October 28th, join The Current's own Andrea Swensson as she celebrates the release of her debut book, Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound with musical guests Andre Cymone, Wee Willie Walker, Wanda Davis, PaviElle and Nooky Jones. Read More ›
Rochester works to cultivate its music scene September 19, 2017 Despite Rochester's reputation as something of a cultural backwater with a 'buttoned-up' culture, entrepreneurs are finding a strong music scene to spotlight. Read More ›
Grant Hart memorial will take place in ‘a few months,’ associated event to support women artists September 19, 2017 In the wake of Grant Hart’s recent death, many have been wondering about plans for a memorial service or tribute concert. Although Hart didn’t expect such a tribute, one will take place, says his widow — but not for a few months. The delay is, in part, to allow for the organization of a charity… Read More ›
Podcast: Do You Remember? September 11, 2017 This documentary podcast explores Hüsker Dü’s formative years and legacy through rare exclusive interviews with the band, as well as those who were around in the beginning and notable artists who’ve drawn inspiration from the band. We’ll also dive into recordings from Numero Group’s new remastered box set of the band’s early releases, demos and live recordings. Read More ›
Event: United States of Americana 8th Anniversary celebration September 12, 2017 Celebrate eight years of Americana on the radio with the Cactus Blossoms and Kacy & Clayton at First Avenue on November 25! Read More ›
Spoon share tunes and thoughts from 'Hot Thoughts' September 16, 2017 In town for back-to-back sold-out shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon wandered over to The Current for a session hosted by Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Daniel and Fischel played stripped-down versions of songs from 'Hot Thoughts' and from 2014's 'They Want My Soul,' and Daniel talked about what has made Spoon such an enduring band. Read More ›
J. Roddy Walston & the Business play songs from their forthcoming album September 15, 2017 It's been four years since J. Roddy Walston and the Business released their last album, but on Sept. 29, they'll release their fourth studio album, 'Destroyers Of The Soft Life.' In town to play a show at First Avenue, J. Roddy Walston and the Business stopped at The Current to play songs from the forthcoming record, in a session hosted by Mark Wheat. Read More ›
Lady Lark gets the Minnesota State Fair dancing during her Local Show session September 05, 2017 Pop/soul talent Lady Lark brought her full band to the Minnesota State Fair, recording a Local Show session at Dan Patch Park and inciting a dance party in the process. Read More ›
The War on Drugs share old and new songs at the Turf Club August 28, 2017 On Aug. 12, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with The War on Drugs, who performed at the Turf Club in St. Paul. Attendees of the concert were those who had won tickets to the show through The Current's on-air and online giveaways to the event. The War on Drugs performed a set that included songs from their back catalogue as well as tunes from their new album, 'A Deeper Understanding.' Read More ›
Fathom Lane perform at The Current with the Laurels String Quartet August 25, 2017 The expansive indie-folk group Fathom Lane, accompanied by the Laurels String Quartet, visited the studio for the Summer Music Series hosted by the Local Show's Andrea Swensson and MPR's Tom Weber. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Stringed instruments September 20, 2017 According to the internet, today is National String Cheese Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature stringed instruments? Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'What is Punk?' and 'What is Hip-Hop?' September 20, 2017 After the success of their 2015 picture book 'What is Punk?', writer Eric Morse and illustrator Anny Yi are back with 'What is Hip-Hop?' Read More ›
Coffee Break Suggestions and Archive November 08, 2016 Got an idea for a Coffee Break? Want to see what we did a while back? Read More ›